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BL55 OUV

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

245,931 mi
Last recorded245,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 245,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill paint bubbling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both lower wing edges paint bubbling

Pass 15 Jun 2022 235,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 227,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 22 Jun 2020 219,201 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 215,495 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 211,043 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 208,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 207,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 200,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 189,497 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 182,490 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 182,490 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 154,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 154,369 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 126,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 101,925 miles

slight leak from n/s c/v boot

Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre worn close to wear indicators

slight leak from o/s c/v boot

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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BL55 OUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 117,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 OUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL55 OUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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